EVENTS

The Genealogical Society of Queensland conducts a program of events including classes, seminars, workshops and education sessions each year to provide our members and visitors with a wide variety of information on family history topics.

Our Special Interest Groups also hold meetings. Members of GSQ are welcome to attend.

See below on How to Book an Event


The Wall Family: weaving the threads of memories

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

The writing process for her family history book. I didn’t know much about my father’s Wall family, having been born in Papua New Guinea and growing up on remote plantations. Once I was sent to boarding school in Australia, I Continue reading →

Event Series MT Zoom 2025

MT Zoom 2025

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Welcome to Monday Morning Zoom   Are you interested in learning more about Genealogy/ Family History? What can you find regarding records on the various websites, in the books at GSQ, microfiche that have not been digitized, and what you Continue reading →

Interest Group Convenors Meeting

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

GSQ is holding it's next Interest Group Convenors meeting on Monday 24th February, commencing at 7.30pm via Zoom. It is advisable for all of the GSQ Interest Group Convenors to attend this meeting. This allows you to ask questions or Continue reading →

Researching lives of Queenslanders in the 1800s

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

The Harry Gentle Resource Centre and Biographical Dictionary. Griffith University's Harry Gentle Resource Centre (HGRC) has recently launched a Dictionary of Biography concentrating on First Peoples, soldiers, convicts and early settlers of Queensland. However, the HGRC is much more than Continue reading →

Event Series Scottish Interest Group 2025

Scottish Interest Group 2025

Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ) 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Scottish Interest Group aims: To provide assistance to those researching Scottish ancestors. To provide resources to assist in research; providing opportunities to talk to other researchers; and organising presentations about subjects connected with Scottish genealogy, culture and history. Via Continue reading →

Event Series MT Zoom 2025

MT Zoom 2025

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Welcome to Monday Morning Zoom   Are you interested in learning more about Genealogy/ Family History? What can you find regarding records on the various websites, in the books at GSQ, microfiche that have not been digitized, and what you Continue reading →

How to book an Education Event

On the Events Calendar find the event.
If you are a GSQ member you need to click on the Sign In.
Put in your email and password that you use to Sign In to your MembershipWorks personal portal.

The GSQ Member selection is at the top of the list. Select 1 for the quantity of tickets you require. Do not use the other boxes unless you are an Affiliate/Corporate Member of from QFHS as they have been given a special code to obtain a discount.
The program should automatically fill in your personal details into the boxes requiring information. If it does not then please enter all that is required.

If you are intending to pay by a Bank Transfer or at GSQ by Cash or EFTPOS – please make sure it is a Yes in the box asking the question.
If you are not paying by Bank Transfer, please make sure it is a No.
If you are paying by Bank Transfer or at GSQ just Click in the spot where the Bank Account details are and press Register.

If you are paying by Credit Card, put your name, credit card number, and expiration date in the boxes. Once those have been entered the provision for the CVC on your card will become visible. All of these details must be entered and then press Register.

You will be sent an email, straight away, with a copy of your registration to the event.
You must keep this registration as it has the link on it to attend the Zoom meeting.

Payment types

Credit Card:
Can be used online, in person at GSQ or via telephone.
Direct Bank Transfer: Offline
Transfer the funds to GSQ using GSQ’s bank details provided at the time of booking.

(Payment must received at least 2 days from booking the event)

Cash: Offline
In person at GSQ
By phone: Offline
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form.
In person: Offline
Come into GSQ and have a library assistant help you complete the Online Registration you have chosen.

Remember:
For all courses, bookings are essential and must be completed Online.

Also, please note that the GSQ education program is prepared many months in advance. Occasionally, changes need to be made due to circumstances which are out of GSQ’s control.
Please check the GSQ website Events for up to date information.